I was driving through an almost finished new construction neighborhood yesterday and noticed how brown some of the yards were. With the recent heavy rains, I expected to see lush, green grass. I asked a homeowner if they had stopped watering their lawn. Actually, the lawns were invaded by army worms! I quickly searched army […]
Yesterday morning’s news of a tornado ripping through Nashville and Hermitage was terrifying. 10 or more buildings collapsed in downtown Nashville, homes were ripped apart for miles around the area, and unfortunately, as I write this, 22 fatalities have been reported, and they’re still digging through the rubble. That left me mulling whether my homeowner’s […]
This same time a year ago, many people were predicting that 2020 was going to be a rough real estate year. I heard it from so many people it that I was concerned about what it might mean for realtors such as myself. History has shown a presidential election year can be tough on real […]
I’m waiting for spring to buy a house. I hear it all the time, and I’m sure you do too. The temperatures are warmer in the spring and the thought of moving in the cold temperatures is …well… not very appealing. You’ve heard there’s more inventory in the spring and, generally, that’s true. But does […]
Your realtor just called and said you won’t be able to close on your house on the scheduled date. Your first thought might be, why didn’t my realtor tell me this sooner? Or why did the realtor or our lender not get their job done on time? A good realtor looks at the type of […]
Let’s face it. Just having been through the process of buying or selling a house makes everyone an expert. You’ve done it, and now you know how real estate works, right? Let’s consider some of the most popular myths about the real estate industry. Realtors get paid to show me as many houses as I […]
When I think of Fall, I think of …the changing color of the leaves, cooler mornings and evenings, getting dark earlier, long sleeves, and a warm fire in the evenings. However, Fall should also call for a short “To Do” list to maintain our home in the best shape possible. As the leaves change color […]
There’s so much to think about when selling your home. It needs to be spic and span, turn on as many lights as possible, declutter… You’ve heard all these, right? But have you thought about strangers being in your home? Let’s talk about what you can do to keep your family and your home safe before […]
I want to buy a house, but what should I expect? You’re ready to really “adult” and buy your first house! You start browsing Zillow and find some houses you like, but you’re unsure of what to do first or what to expect in the home buying process. Let’s work through it step-by-step so you […]
Things have really changed in my lifetime. When I was a kid, we didn’t have cell phones, internet, computers, etc. With all the advancements and technology we have now, you might wonder do I really need a realtor? There’s Zillow with their Zestimate giving you the estimated value of your home. You can put your […]
